Scott

In 2022 Scott moved house and has been living independently for the last 3 years. With the help of his Support Workers, and members of the community, he’s built a new life that he loves.

A day in the life of Scott

In 2022 Scott moved house and has been living independently for the last 3 years. With the help of his Support Workers, and members of the community, he’s built a new life that he loves.

I feel happy. I do everything on my own now. I’m very happy with myself and with all the people who help me out. My Support Workers help me out with shopping, cleaning up the house, and doing washing.

I have been exploring places I’ve never been to before. I like going to shops like the coffee shop every morning to get my coffee. I do like going to the gym a lot. I actually like doing it!

I love doing recycling for the environment. The environment is no good because people throw rubbish everywhere. I like to donate the money that I get from the machine.

I love going for walks in the afternoon too, and helping on the barbecue at the homeless shelter. I do have some goals, yes. One of them is saving for my holiday. Another goal is maybe one day I might do some volunteer or work at Woolworths.

“I'm very happy with myself and with all the people that help me out. I'm not so weak anymore, I’m strong like Superman”

- Scott, EYO Member

“When Scott first started coming in, he was very shy, but now it's all him. He knows what he wants and how to get it.”

- Local Cafe Owner

“Scott is really good at listening and taking on feedback. He really puts all of his effort into making sure he is doing the exercises really well, and he is really dedicated.”

- Emma, Personal Trainer

Scott’s recycling adventures (video)

Scott and Personal Trainer Emma (video)

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